Full Lap - Circumnavigator
The 'Full Lap' Route
12 Day Tour - 12 Ridings Days - 1 Rest Day
in 2023 we are going CLOCKWISE
Important: the tour requires a minimum of 8 people at any time to proceed

Day 1: Launceston > Bridport
Day 2: Bridport > Derby
Day 3: Derby > Four Mile Creek
Day 4: Four Mile Creek to Coles Bay
Day 5: Coles Bay > Orford
Day 6: Orford > Hobart
Day: 7 (Rest Day)
Day 8: Hobart > Tarraleah
Day 9: Tarraleah > Queenstown
Day10: Queenstown > Strahan
Day11: Strahan > Tullah
Day 12: Tullah > Gowrie Park
Day 13: Gowrie Park > Launceston
Pricing - Full Lap Tour
DOUBLE/TWIN ROOM
*Full Fee: $5900^
SINGLE ROOM
*Full Fee: $6800^
*Fundraising is NOT mandatory when paying the Full Fee.
^Night 2 (Derby), Night 4 (Four Mile Creek) & Night 13 (Gowrie Park) may require riders to share depending on the size of the group as accommodation is limited
FUNDRAISING DISCOUNTS
Raise $500+: $500 discount
Note: Fundraising targets must be met by midnight 20/3/23 to qualify for the discount
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Itinerary
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Day 0
28th March 2023We call this Day 0 as this will be the afternoon people will arrive into Launceston.
Your transfer will be awaiting you and your bike, transferring you to our hotel in the centre of Launceston
This evening will consist of 'welcome drinks' at 7pm followed by Dinner and Tour Briefing.
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Day 1
29th March 2023Launceston > Bridport: approx 85km
We depart from StGiles today, make sure to powder your nose as the media will be present to send us off on our journey.
Today we have an incredibly stunning ride to Bridport via the Sideling Lookout, the Bay of Fires Winery and Dalrymple Vineyard.
Golfing fans may want to grab an evening swing at Barnbougle Lost Farm or await for 9 holes in the morning
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Day 2
30th March 2023Bridport > Derby: Approx. 55km
Highlights:
Today riders have the option to stay in Bridport and complete nine holes of golf at the Barnbougle Lost Farm golf course, riding to Derby later on in the day
If you dont fancy golf, you can ride the 55km direct to Derby where you can swap over to a rental MTB and hit the trails
- North Scottsdale Forest Reserve
- Mount Horror Forest Reserve
- Barnbougle Lost Farms Golf Resort
- Derby Mountain Bike Trails
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Day 3
31st March 2023Derby > St Helens > Scamander > Four Mile Creek: Approx. 100km
Departing from Derby riders will enjoy the undulating roads to the peak of the Blue Tier to then descend into St Helens where you continue along the rugged coastline to Four Mile Creek
Highlights:
- Weldborough Pass
- Blue Tier Forest Reserve
- Pyengana
- Bay of Fires
- Shelley Point - National Whale Trail
- Scamander
- White Sands Estate, Brewery and Winery
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Day 4
1st April 2023Four Mile Creek > Coles Bay: Approx. 85km
Today is a pure coastal day as we wave goodbye to our private winery and head south via Chain of Lagoons, Seymour and Bicheno. The Douglas-Apsley National Park sits on your right all day as you make your way down the Tasman Hwy to Coles Bay
Highlights:
- Little Beach State Reserve
- Chain of Lagoons
- Bicheno Blowhole
- South Esk Pine Reserve
- Freycinet National Park
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Day 5
2nd April 2023Coles Bay > Orford: Approx. 110km
A lovely coastal ride today after a morning boat ride, via Swansea, Little Swanport and Triabunna as we descend into our secluded waterfront resort for the evening.
Highlights:
- Freycint National Park
- Nine Mile Beach
- Dolphin Sands
- Maria Island Gateway
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Day 6
3rd April 2023Orford > Hobart: Approx. 80km
The last piece of the east coast puzzle as we head inland via Runnymede and Richmond to Hobart.
Farewell dinner for our Eastcoasters before a rest day for the Circumnavigators!
Highlights:
- Orford Gorge
- Meehan Range Nature Reserve
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Day 7 (Rest)
4th April 2023Hobart
A busy day for staff as we wave goodbye to our Eastcoasters, transferring them to the airport.
They will also be welcoming the Westcoasters as they arrive into Hobart airport.
Circumnavigators can sleep in, relax and discover historical Hobart on their rest day.
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Day 8
5th April 2023Hobart > Tarraleah: Approx. 125km
A big day on the road, as we depart Hobart following the River Derwent to New Norfolk, onto Ouse, then climbing all the way to Tarraleah.
Highlights:
- Derwent River and Railway
- Mount Dromerdary Forest Reserve
- Ouse
- Wayatinah Forest Reserve
- Tarraleah
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Day 9
6th April 2023Tarraleah > Queenstown: Approx. 135km
Another big day for the group, but just amazing, you won't forget today as we immerse oursleves in the wild Franklin-Gordon. Our destination is Queenstown, one of Australia's oldest mining towns and home to new MTB trails!
Highlights:
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Tarraleah Hydro
- Derwent Bridge
- Lake King William
- Donaghys Hill
- Lake Burbury and Crotty Conservation Area
- 99 Bends
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Day 10
7th April 2023Queenstown > Strahan: Approx. 45km
An easy day on the cards giving riders the option to sleep in or head out for some MTB fun on the new trails around Queenstown.
Some may be interested in heading to Strahan early and hopping on a Gordon River Cruise
Highlights:
- Mount Dundas Regional Reserve
- Queenstown MTB Trails
- Strahan Harbour
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Day 11
8th April 2023Strahan > Zeehan > Tullah: Approx. 85km
Looping around the western side of the Mount Dundas reserve, riders will enjoy the quiet roads to Zeehan (also a rapidly developing MTB trails area) before making their way to Tullah via Rosebery.
Highlights:
- Gordon River Reserve
- Historic Zeehan
- Lake Pieman Forest Reserve
- Mount Murchison Regional Reserve
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Day 12
9th April 2023Tullah > Gowrie Park: Approx. 85km
Another amazing stretch of road and also quite challenging as the group finds themselves along an isolated stretch of the western side of the island. Along the way you will see the turnoff for Cradle Mountain
Highlights:
- John Fynch Forest Reserve
- Black Buff Lookout
- Dove River Conservation Area
- Cradle Mountain turn-off
- Mount Roland Regional Reserve
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Day 13
10th April 2023Gowrie Park > Launceston: Approx. 105km
Our last day on the road with Mount Roland cheering us all the way back to Launceston via Mole Creek and Deloraine
Highlights:
- Mole Creek
- Mount Roland
- Brickendon Estate - UNESCO World Heritage
- Welcome home from our dear friends at StGiles and the City of Launceston
Inclusions
- Tasmania Circumnavigator Cycling Jersey & T-Shirt
- 13 x Nights Accommodation in Hotels and Cabins
- 13 x Breakfasts (hotel or cafe)
- 12 x Lunches (served from Van)
- 4 x Dinners (excludes alcohol)
- Professional and Experienced Cycling Guides
- Support Van: luggage, spares, eskys with lunch, drinks, snacks, fruit etc
- Tour Booklet with Ride Profiles, Distances etc
Optional Extras
- 29th March Bridport: Evening 9 holes of Golf at Barnbougle Lost Farm
- 30th March Bridport: Morning 9 holes of Golf at Barnbougle Lost Farm (ride to Derby in the afternoon)
- 30th March Derby: MTB in Derby (riding to Derby immediately in the morning)
- 31st March: take a surfing lesson/session with 42 South Surf School
- 1st April: Afternoon Kayak in Coles Bay & Freycinet National Park
- 2nd April: Take a hike up the Old Convict Road
- 3rd April: Take a ride (or even hike) up Mount Wellington
- 4th April: Tour of Port Arthur or take a boat trip to Bruny Island
- 5th April: play 9 holes at Tarraleah Golf Course
- 6th April: take a walk to Horsetail Falls
- 7th April : Morning MTB Tour in Queenstown (afternoon ride to Strahan)
- 7th April: World Heritage Cruise on Gordon River (morning ride to Strahan)
- 8th April: immerse yourself with some fishing on Lake Rosebery
- 9th April: pop onto the Mount Roland Walking Track just behind our cabins
Optional Extras are not included in the tour price. Booking assistance provided.
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Full Map
CLOCKWISE
1090km | 13 Nights | 12 Days riding
Start & End: Launceston (rest day in Hobart)
east Map
NORTH TO SOUTH
510km | 7 Nights | 6 Days riding
Start & End: Launceston | End: Hobart
west Map
SOUTH TO NORTH
580km | 6 Nights | 6 Days riding
Start & End: Hobart | End: Launceston